The Beauty Standard

In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole Nicole chats with Joshua Morgan. Joshua is the Co-Founder + CEO of Little Barn Apothecary. He is a twenty-one-year veteran of the luxury cosmetic, skincare, and spa industry. Joshua began his career as a makeup artist in 1999 which quickly led to numerous promotions over the course of several years. Having skillfully managed sales and marketing plans for brands like Laura Mercier, Giorgio Armani Beauty, and Jurlique, he added training and education to his repertoire by becoming the Vice President of Sales and Education of aromatherapy brand 21 Drops in 2014.

Since the debut of Little Barn Apothecary in January 2015, the brand has seen a significant increase in business and distribution, which he credits not only to LBA's beautiful portfolio of products but also to the incredible talent and passion behind it. “LBA is not just a product or a brand. It is a story, a personal story but one that resonates across our loyal consumers and brand partners and is the foundation of the product’s growing iconic status. That is why it is essential to me to stay true to our heritage while continually striving to propel the brand forward and create unique, simple formulations that truly make a difference.”

In today's episode of The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Alex, of Bon Bon Bon. 

Alexandra Clark’s culinary education began at a young age and was encouraged by her grandfather, who was known to eat two king-sized candy bars for lunch. Her wonder and enthusiasm as a youngster carried over into her formal education when she attended Michigan State University, studying Hospitality Business & Food Processing Technology. After receiving her chocolate certificate from The French Pastry School of Chicago, she left the country on a full-ride scholarship to New Zealand’s prestigious Massey University.

After traveling and studying around the world, Alex moved home to open Bon Bon Bon in 2013. Challenging the industry’s status quo, Alex and her team, known as The Babes Babes Babes, garnered national acclaim, including a nod by Forbes Magazine as one of ‘30 under 30” and one of the best chocolate companies by Washington Post, Vanity Fair, and Bloomberg.

Alex loves agriculture, design, hiking, and visiting Lake Michigan with her rescue dog, Lou.

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In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Lisa Cooper of @evolving.50 on Instagram. At the age of 50, Lisa decided she wanted to jump into something that she always loved. So she started an Instagram account sharing tips for the ageless woman! She has a passion for beauty, everyday fashion, and lifestyle. She grew her platform in a short time to a current 22k. To hear more about her journey and how she grew her platform- listen now!

In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Chief Injectionist of Urban You, Terry Selgo, and Resident Injector Jessica Parm. They chat all about how they got started in aesthetics, the top trends in Filler right now, and what they think will be the next big thing in filler. If you have ever been interested in getting filler, then this is a great episode for YOU.

In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Co-Founder of Blackrocks Brewery, David Manson. In 2010  during a time of economic downturn David and his friend Andy were hit with the news that after 14 years in pharmaceutical reps, they could be apart of a large lay-off. They  had been home brewing for 4 years when they received this news and they decided to take a leap of faith and turned their hobby into a beloved business in Northern Michigan.

In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Co-Owner and Founder of Long Road Distillers, Kyle VanStrien. They talk about how Long Road Distillers began over a bottle of Irish whiskey, the challenges and rewarding moments of growing their business to over three locations, and like many business owners this past year, they are working to navigate the unforeseen challenges of 2020 and looking towards better days ahead in 2021.

In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Kelsey Stricklen of Rootfuctional Medicine and they chat all about how RootFunctional Medicine works to solve and prevent health problems using functional medicine, advanced testing, and nutrition. They also touch on their newest venture at Root Farmacy, their new community cafe.

In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Carlye Klimek Tax Partner at BDO in Grand Rapids, MI. If you are a business owner, a manager at a company, or even just planning out your personal year for 2021, then this is a podcast that you will want to listen to.

In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole chats with Emily Goodman, Senior Business Development Director at PCA Skin and Alison Adams Senior Manager of R&D and Communications at PCA Skin. They chat all about the start of PCA Skin, why it’s important as a company for them to understand the WHY behind skincare. And how PCA + Urban You helps others feel empowered and confident in the knowledge of their skincare routine and treatments.

In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole sits down with board-certified pediatric physician and wellness expert Dr. Sue McCreadie, MD. They chat all about health, wellness, and how to live your best life through eating for your genetics.

Dr. Sue is a board-certified pediatric physician and wellness expert with two decades of experience helping thousands of families achieve vibrant health. After multiple losses bringing three children into this world, she crossed the pregnancy finish line tired, stressed, and a digestive mess. She reclaimed her health and energy learning how to eat for her genetics and use the easy button for nutrition.